Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nisei
Noun
/ˈniːseɪ/
Definition
A Japanese American whose parents are immigrants from Japan, typically referring to those born in the United States during the era of Japanese immigration.
Examples
- Many nisei faced discrimination during World War II.
- The nisei community has played a significant role in shaping Japanese American culture.
- While growing up, my friends and I often discussed what it meant to be nisei in a diverse society.
Meaning
Specifically, it denotes the second generation of Japanese descendants in America, often associated with the challenges of cultural identity and assimilation.
Synonyms
- Japanese American
- Second-generation Japanese
